Oregon Gas Prices Climbing Back Up
Regional refinery issues are putting upward pressure on retail gas prices.
For the week, the national average for regular gained two cents to $2.22 per...
Crews Called in to Fix Leaking Water Pipes at Highland Hills Elementary
Rusted, aging pipes began leaking at Highland Hills Elementary School in Hermiston today, according to the Hermiston School District.
The water was shut off around...
Longtime Hermiston Girl Scout Earns Top Honor
A recent Hermiston High School graduate has achieved something that only two area Girl Scouts have accomplished in the past 13 years – earn...
Hermiston Mayor Mulling Run to Fill Bill Hansell’s Senate Seat
Hermiston Mayor David Drotzmann is considering adding his name to the slate of candidates seeking Bill Hansell’s seat in the Oregon Senate.
“I am exploring...
Umatilla Electric Takes Home Overall Excellence in Communications Award
Umatilla Electric Cooperative was awarded the Northwest Public Power Association’s Overall Excellence in Communications Award on Sept. 21 during the 29th Annual Northwest Innovations...
UEC Business Resource Center Offering Loans, Advertising & More
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center has ways to help businesses with advice, loans, advertising and more.
The UEC Business Resource Center offers free and confidential one-on-one advising...
Hermiston City Council Gets Preview of Wayfinding System Design
The Hermiston City Council got an in-depth look at plans for a wayfinding system during a work session Monday night.
Glen Swantak of Merje Design...
Additional Summer Chinook Fishing Set for Columbia River July 9-15
Fishery managers in Washington and Oregon set additional Chinook salmon fishing days during their joint meeting on Thursday thanks to an upper Columbia summer...
Nearly 200 Take Part in HED Fun Run
Nearly 200 people turned out on Saturday for the ninth annual Hermiston Education Foundation’s Fun Run/Walk.
Participants competed in 1-mile or 5K runs or walks....
Feb. 1: Umatilla County Health Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 52 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the county's...
‘I Love My City’ Community Service Event Takes Place on Saturday
Volunteers from all around the Hermiston area will come together this weekend for this year’s I Love My City community service event, hosted by...
Oregon’s Controlled and Premium Hunt Deadline Is Sunday, May 15
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife is telling hunters not to wait until the last minute to apply for a controlled or premium...
Applications Available for 2015 Fair Court
The Umatilla County Fair is seeking applicants for the 2015 Fair Court and for the position of Fair Court Chaperone.
Court applicants must currently be...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
The Hermiston Police Department posted its weekly recap of weekend activities. These are cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
16 warrant...
Volunteers Needed for Umatilla Haunted House
Witches, zombies, ghouls and ghosts are on tap for the fourth annual Umatilla Lions Club Haunted House this month, and volunteer spooks are encouraged...
Fair Board to Hold Workshop on May 19
The Umatilla County Fair Board will hold a workshop on Tuesday, May 19 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center site to discuss...
Ione School District Receives Funding for Technology Upgrades
The Ione School District was recently awarded $24,366 from the Columbia River Enterprise Zone II (CREZ II).
Port of Morrow Commissioner Marvin Padberg presented the...
Hermiston Seeks to Fill Three Planning Commission Positions
The city of Hermiston is seeking applications for three vacancies on the Planning Commission – positions #7, #8 and #9 – for the unexpired...
Traveling During Holidays? Check Road Reports
If you're planning to travel during the holidays, take precautions and check the Oregon Department of Transportation road reports.
You also can check out the...
Opinion: Ban Internet Taxes for Good
It is difficult to overstate how the Internet has permeated American life over the last several years. For starters, it provides a platform for...
